Look up: baptism

1. baptism
   [n] - a Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth
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2. baptism
   Immersion in or sprinkling with water as a religious rite of initiation. It was practised long before the beginning of Christianity. In Christian infant baptism,...
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3. Baptism
   Derived from a Greek root: ' baptizo, ' which means ' to immerse,' 'to dip under, ' or ' to wash. ' Within Christianity, it is usually performed by a member of the clergy in a church setting, thus welcoming an individual into the church.
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4. Baptism
   Bap'tism noun [ Middle English baptim , baptem , Middle English baptesme , batisme , French baptême , Latin baptisma , from Greek ... , from ... to baptize, from ... to dip in water, ak...
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5. baptism
   noun a Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth; `most churches baptize infants but some insist on adult baptism`
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6. Baptism
   • (v. i.) The act of baptizing; the application of water to a person, as a sacrament or religious ceremony, by which he is initiated into the visible church of Christ. This is performed by immersion, sprinkling, or pouring.
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7. Baptism
   a sacrament of admission to the Christian Church. The forms and rituals of the various churches vary, but Baptism almost invariably involves the use ... [49 related articles]
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8. baptism
   baptism [Gr., =dipping], in most Christian churches a sacrament. It is a rite of purification by water, a ceremony invoking the grace of God to regenerate the person, free him or her from sin, and make that person a part of the church. Thus, baptism is usually required for membership in the church. ...
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9. Baptism
   A rite of dedication and induction of an individual into a circle of social and religious privilege. The rite is usually of a ceremonious nature with pledges given (by proxy in the case of infants), prayers and accompanied by some visible sign (such as water, symbol of purification, or wine, honey, ...
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10. Baptism
    Baptism (from the Greek baptizo, from bapto, to immerse or dip), is a rite which is generally thought to have been usual with the Jews even before Christ, being administered to proselytes. From this baptism, however, that of St John the Baptist differed, because he baptized Jews also as a symbol of ...
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11. baptism
    Immersion in or sprinkling with water as a religious rite of initiation. It was practised long before the beginning of Christianity. In Christian infant baptism, the ceremony welcomes the child into the church community. Sponsors or godparents make vows on behalf of the child, which are renewed by the child at confirmation; some denominations o...
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12. Baptism
    In Christianity, `baptism` (from the Greek noun baptisma; itself derived from baptismos, ritual washing)<ref name="LSJ+">http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/hopper/morph?l=baptizw&la=greek#lexicon Liddell & Scott: entry βαπτίζω. The several Gree...
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13. Baptism
    (band) `Baptism` is a black metal band from Finland. The band was formed in 1998 by vocalist/guitarist Lord Sargofagian and drummer Demonium. The summer of that year the band released their first demo, Satanic Rituals, although very few copies were released. Following a two year hiatus the ba...
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14. Baptism
    (disambiguation) `Baptism` (from ancient Greek dipping in liquid) is a Christian ceremony or experience. Ceremony or experience : `Baptism` may also refer to: Television, film, music, and poetry : See also:
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15. Baptism
    (Mormonism) In Mormonism, `baptism` is recognized as the first of several ordinances (rituals) of the journal=Ensign (LDS magazine)|Ensign-->--> Overview: Much of the theology of Mormon baptism was established during the early Latter Day Saint movement founded by Joseph Smith, Jr. According t...
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